Chapter 180 The Cruel County Lady
Heiyan was already tired of hearing the same old talk.
Ever since she was born and became sensible, her family members have always told her that they are all slaves in the mansion and that they must serve loyally and treat themselves as objects. As long as they do their job well, good days are ahead.
In such a dark time, the only light that shone into her life was the legitimate daughter Ye Hesheng.
It’s a pity that in order to protect her, the girl still has to push her away.
From then on, she returned to the darkness, and her two daughters were also born in the darkness.
She didn't have the heart to teach her two daughters the same words her mother had taught her. Instead, she told them to live a good life and there would always be sunshine coming through.
Unexpectedly, even though they lived so cautiously, they still couldn't escape their fate.
She was loyal and hardworking. She was willing to give up everything for her daughter and even stopped treating herself as a human being. Why didn't the good days come, but instead were still far behind?
For the sake of her eldest daughter Yun Duo, she had no way to resist. She could only hide the sadness of losing her youngest daughter and kowtow to Qin Kerou in gratitude before she could leave.
"These bastards really think I don't know why their daughters are dressed so seductively. They really think that by climbing into the master's bed and becoming a concubine in the future, they can defy fate and change their fate."
After Heiyan left, Qin Kerou changed her face immediately.
The nanny carefully poured her half a cup of tea and said, "Madam, why bother with such common sense? He is just a nobody in the family whose death is not worth regretting. The lives of all his family members are in your hands."
"That Yunxiang's bond is broken, right?"
Qin Kerou asked, her expression intriguing.
"Don't worry, Madam. On the day of the incident, I handed it to Heiyan and asked her to tear it up in front of me. Just pretend that this person has never been in the mansion."
Qin Kerou nodded and said, "Little hoof, being a maid in the mansion is already a great blessing. How dare you covet my son? You are so bold."
The nanny didn't respond to her words.
How could she not know the truth? Qin Kerou also knew that she just wanted to cover up the truth by constantly emphasizing it.
Two days later, Lu Enyan sent a message to Gu Runci, saying that Yunxiang had recovered a lot and could speak clearly now, so he wanted to invite her over.
Gu Ruanci knew that she must have something to tell him, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.
"County Lady, has Heiyan already known that Yunxiang is still alive?"
Zang Xia asked, and after she returned that day, she cried for a while.
"Probably. She always has her own way."
Gu Ruanci didn't say much, and Yunxiang must have some secrets.
When they arrived at the secret house, Gu Runci saw Yunxiang who had woken up.
"Meet the County Lady. Yunxiang will never forget your life-saving grace..."
Yunxiang wanted to get out of bed, but she didn't have enough strength.
Nong Chun and Zang Xia rushed forward to hold her and prevent her from moving.
"No need. I saved you only because your mother and my mother had a good relationship in the past, and you happened to be lucky enough to be still alive when the people looking for you arrived. Let's not talk about benefactors between us. Now your mother has tried her best to rescue you and even gave you your life contract. As long as you avoid this storm, you can gain your free status. Look forward to it."
Gu Ruanci's words were spoken with extraordinary calmness.
Yunxiang was unwilling to give in. She said, "County Lady, my life is worthless. I am willing to stay by your side..."
"Need not."
Gu Ruanci didn't say anything else. Lu Enyan never showed up. He couldn't let anyone know that he was the one who brought the person back.
Until now, Yunxiang thought that the only person who saved her was Gu Ruanci.
"County Lady, if I leave, what will happen to my mother and sister? My father was beaten to death by the Marquis' wife because he made a mistake before. Now it's just the three of us, mother and daughter, who depend on each other for survival. If I leave, they will be the ones to suffer..."
"Then you can choose to go back and continue to be a servant of the Ye family, living and dying with your mother and sister."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, Yunxiang was completely stunned.
She thought she had heard it wrong and looked at Gu Ruanci in surprise.
Nongchun and Zangxia were also stunned, but they quickly reacted without saying a word. They gently put Yunxiang back on the bed and didn't speak again.
Yunxiang was surprised, but still doubted herself.
"County Lady..."
"I've done what I could. Your mother begged me so much to give you a chance to survive. If you want to let her down, I don't care."
After Gu Ruanci finished speaking, there was still no mercy in his eyes when he looked at Yunxiang.
Yunxiang burst into tears: "I know my life is worthless, but the lives of servants are also lives. I want to fight for it..."
"Didn't you succeed? Now your fate has nothing to do with the people in the Marquis' Mansion. As for your mother and your sister, that's really not something I can control, unless you find someone who can make the Marquis' Mansion obey your orders."
Yunxiang said anxiously, "Even if it's Prince Duan, it won't work?"
This time, Nongchun and Zangxia both felt that something was wrong. Was Yunxiang going too far?
"Why do you think I would help you and alert Prince Duan?"
Yunxiang knew she had said the wrong thing and quickly said, "That's not what I meant..."
Gu Ruanci ignored her and continued, "Your life wasn't saved because of me. As for your mother and sister, I have no intention of intervening... Don't think that I have a grudge against the Ye family and that I'll try to take advantage of them once I hear about their affairs. I've returned to Dizhou and am now the daughter of the Gu family and the Princess of Chaoyang County. I'm no longer the orphan with nowhere to go. There's no need to fight the Ye family to the death. You should calm down. Compared to my hatred and your grievances, I am more important to you."
Yunxiang's face changed again and again when she heard this. She didn't expect Gu Ruanci's heart to be so hard.
And from what she said, she has always been on guard against herself.
"The indenture is in your own hands. Mother and sister are yours, not mine. It's your choice what to do."
After saying that, Gu Ruanci stood up without saying anything more.
Yunxiang was completely stunned. Princess Chaoyang just left like that?
She hardened her heart and rolled off the bed. The wounds on her body tore her and made her shiver all over.
"County Lady, please help me..."
Gu Ruanci didn't even turn his head and walked out directly.
Even though Nongchun and Zangxia felt compassion, they still followed Gu Ruanci firmly.
"Are you curious why I am so cruel to her?"
After coming out, Gu Ruanci asked.
"The County Lady must have her own reasons. When she mentioned Prince Duan just now, I felt something was wrong..."
Nongchun thought about it and said something.
Gu Ruanci nodded and said, "If that Black Swallow had no way of escaping, how could he have found Yunxiang at the mass grave, placed her in a dilapidated temple, and then blocked my way at Prince Duan's mansion? Too many coincidences put together, it must not be a coincidence."
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